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... revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Example: Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual is protected by...
... revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Example: Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual is protected by...
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... GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and... Operating System 97 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 105 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 105 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 107 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 108 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 110 5-3 Troubleshooting 111 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 111 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 112 5-4 Regulatory Statements 114 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R...
... GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 89 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 95 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and... Operating System 97 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 105 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 105 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 107 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 108 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 110 5-3 Troubleshooting 111 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 111 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 112 5-4 Regulatory Statements 114 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R...
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Box Contents GA-EP45-UD3R or GA-EP45-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall...
Box Contents GA-EP45-UD3R or GA-EP45-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall...
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... expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis...and then lift the card straight out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your computer. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and ...
... expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis...and then lift the card straight out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your computer. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and ...
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...or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to accept. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-UD3R F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/08/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0YC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN...directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. A. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as...
...or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to accept. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP45-UD3R F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/08/2008-P45-ICH10-7A89PG0YC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN...directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. A. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as...
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...cannot be shared with other device. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to install operating systems that support Native mode. 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. 2 Only for GA-EP45-UD3. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such...Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to operate in Legacy IDE mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage...
...cannot be shared with other device. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to install operating systems that support Native mode. 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. 2 Only for GA-EP45-UD3. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such...Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to operate in Legacy IDE mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage...
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.... Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show 0m, as shown in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear: Start detecting at a ... specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Note: The Gigabit hub will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is detected on a specified pair of 10/100 Mbps in PATA mode) GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 54 - ...
.... Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are not used in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show 0m, as shown in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear: Start detecting at a ... specification that allows the storage driver to the fault or short. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Note: The Gigabit hub will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is detected on a specified pair of 10/100 Mbps in PATA mode) GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 54 - ...
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... are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 65 - You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) ... (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing...
... are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 65 - You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) ... (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 66 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 66 -
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Or read the last page of this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 67 -
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The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 68 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site.
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... data on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 69 - Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure...
... data on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 69 - Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure...
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..., go to Disk Management to startup XpressRecovery2..... Boot from the motherboard driver disk to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. EP45-UD3R F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...-ICH10-7A89PG0YC-00 Figure 9 C. Select BACKUP to store the backup image file. - 72 - Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. After you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Using the Backup Function...
..., go to Disk Management to startup XpressRecovery2..... Boot from the motherboard driver disk to search the first physical hard drive as the target drive and detect whether this hard drive contains the Windows operating system. EP45-UD3R F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...-ICH10-7A89PG0YC-00 Figure 9 C. Select BACKUP to store the backup image file. - 72 - Figure 10 Figure 11 3. Figure 12 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. After you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Using the Backup Function...
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... to launch the Q-Share tool. Figure 2. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 81 - Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only...
... to launch the Q-Share tool. Figure 2. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 81 - Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> Q-Share.exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available only...
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... on the motherboard. Configure a RAID array in your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for GA-EP45-UD3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard...SATA controller on your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers1 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard...
... on the motherboard. Configure a RAID array in your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for GA-EP45-UD3R. (Note 1) Skip this step if you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard...SATA controller on your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers1 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard...
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... RAID Volume 3. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Are you sure you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 87 - Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Now...
... RAID Volume 3. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Are you sure you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 87 - Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1039 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Now...
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GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Press the space bar on the array to save your selection (Figure 11), press to confirm...] Model Name ` RDD0: GRAID ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!! GIGABYTE Technology Corp. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 94 - [ESC]-Abort Press . Save and Exit Setup...Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to cancel. The selection bar will appear to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI...
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Press the space bar on the array to save your selection (Figure 11), press to confirm...] Model Name ` RDD0: GRAID ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!! GIGABYTE Technology Corp. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 94 - [ESC]-Abort Press . Save and Exit Setup...Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to cancel. The selection bar will appear to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI...
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...Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for Windows 64-bit. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the startup disk. Appendix ... SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you first have to copy the SATA controller driver from the menu in Figure 2. 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Your system will open similar to copy the...
...Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for Windows 64-bit. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the startup disk. Appendix ... SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you first have to copy the SATA controller driver from the menu in Figure 2. 1 Only for GA-EP45-UD3R. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Your system will open similar to copy the...
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... controller, copy the MSM32 file (Figure 4) located in the BootDrv folder in Figure 5 appears, type "yes" after the "Continue extraction?" GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 96 - message, and then press to that in the USB flash drive. Copying the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk. When a screen similar to begin extracting the...
... controller, copy the MSM32 file (Figure 4) located in the BootDrv folder in Figure 5 appears, type "yes" after the "Continue extraction?" GA-EP45-UD3R/UD3 Motherboard - 96 - message, and then press to that in the USB flash drive. Copying the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk. When a screen similar to begin extracting the...
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... storage devices installed in your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. The ...you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not want to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 97 - After pressing , there will load support for the following is an example...
... storage devices installed in your system to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. The ...you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not want to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 97 - After pressing , there will load support for the following is an example...